Peter Lindbergh’s instantly recognizable saturated black and white photos have been gracing the pages of Vogues around the world since the late 70s. His work is credited with birthing the advent of the “super model” and he’s worked with all of them: Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Tatjana Patitz, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Amber Valletta, Kristen McMenamy, Gisele Bundchen, and Cara Delevingne to name a few. His story within a story style of portraying strong modern women also helped redefine fashion photography and many of the world’s top models claim that a photo by Lindbergh captures their truest self.
I had the pleasure of checking out his stunning large scale black and white photos in person at the opening of his show in L.A. recently. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been star struck, but I have to say that seeing so many iconic fashion photographers in the same room was pretty exciting. Peter Lindbergh himself was present along with Bruce Weber and {still my beating heart} Mario Testino among others. If you are a fashion photography lover, this show is a must see.
P.S. Things around here have been hectic and last week I was away for my birthday, but I’m glad to be back after taking a month long break from social media. In case you missed the latest posts over at Magical Mined, I thought you might enjoy:
* The Magical Mind of Eva Zeisel
* Magical Obsession: Design Au Natural
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Hope you had the most magical birthday hun! These photos are so interesting, that one of Nicole is very beautiful. It was great hearing your opinion on my last post.
That is an exhibition I would love to see
Great photos!!!
Have a good week!!!:)))
Now it would have been convenient living in LA because this is an exhibition I would love to go see! Oh well, maybe some other time…
I only hope I will be able to attend one of his exhibitions one day. 🙂
I love the stark shadows and mood of these photographs. Happy belated birthday dear and I hope you had a grand time!
Ah how wonderful! I really need to get to more galleries here in NY, pathetic really how infrequently I go. I need to change this. Thanks for posting.
They are so powerful and beautiful
Great photos!!
So cool 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful week ahead xx
Peter Lindbergh is so talented. His photography is so unique and dramatic. I also admire Bruce Weber and MarionTestino.
His work is so stunning- he is able to capture moments in soft still way like the people are frozen.
Lucky you for getting to view this exhibit in person! Peter Lindbergh is one of my favorite photographers.
What exquisite work!!
Welcome back!
This looks like an exhibit that I would absolutely flock to… his photographs are amazing!